Ontario is experiencing a significant cold snap, prompting Environment Canada to issue extreme cold warnings across much of the province. These warnings are in place due to a combination of low temperatures and high wind chills, which can pose serious health risks such as frostbite and hypothermia.
Regions Under Extreme Cold Warnings:
Northern Ontario: All areas are under extreme cold warnings, with wind chills expected to reach as low as -50°C.
Southern Ontario: Most regions are under prolonged extreme cold warnings, with wind chill values reaching -45°C in some areas.
Greater Toronto Area (GTA): While most regions in the province are under extreme cold warnings, Toronto is currently not under any weather alerts. However, wind chill is making temperatures feel like -22°C to -23°C in most of the GTA.
Health and Safety Precautions:
Extreme cold poses risks to everyone. It's crucial to watch for cold-related symptoms, including shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness, and color changes in fingers and toes.
Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.
Residents are advised to dress warmly in layers, with the outer layer being wind-resistant, and to cover up exposed skin.
It's also important to check on older family members, friends, and neighbors, and to ensure that pets are not left outside.
Stay Warm and Stay Safe
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